For the 2026 school year, there are 435 private schools serving 72,822 students in South Carolina (there are , serving 796,285 students). 8% of all K-12 students in South Carolina attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,048 for elementary schools and $10,237 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in South Carolina include Mead Hall Episcopal School, Camden Military Academy, and Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 18% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
435 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
72,822 Students
5,698,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,595 Teachers
507,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1173
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,542
$14,883
Average Summer Program Cost
$474
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,642
$7,137
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$40.86 million
$61.95 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
198 Students
29,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,171 Students
265,009 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,053 Students
507,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
3,582 Students
416,612 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
40,580 Students
2,932,330 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24,093 Students
1,472,325 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked South Carolina 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: West Ashley (12 schools), James Island (4 schools), Harleston Village (3 schools), Greenview (2 schools), Midtown Downtown (2 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked private schools in South Carolina include Mead Hall Episcopal School, Camden Military Academy, and Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in South Carolina?
There are 435 private schools are located in South Carolina.
How much do private schools cost in South Carolina?
The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,048 for elementary schools and $10,237 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in South Carolina?
Approximately 18% of students in South Carolina private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in South Carolina go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in South Carolina attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
Which private schools in South Carolina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in South Carolina include: Horizons Christian Academy vs. Hawthorne Christian Academy, Mullins Marion Christian School vs. Pee Dee Academy, Barnwell Christian School vs. Jefferson Davis Academy
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